N9042B - 1958 Champion 7FC Aircraft Registration

1958 CHAMPION 7FC

Aircraft Description

N9042B is a 1958 Champion 7FC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wennen Erik J in Fairbanks, AK. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2011. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N9042B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC80A8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9042B was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 1,848 Champion aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 7FC model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9042B. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1958
Manufacturer
CHAMPION
Model
7FC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
WENNEN ERIK J
Address
811 ASPEN HEIGHTS DR
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99712-1113
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53100250
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC80A8

Additional Details

Registration
N9042B
Serial Number
7FC-132
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00141331

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC